Overview

We support community facilities in Dorset by authorising the installation of suitable signs that guide those wishing to visit an approved facility via the most appropriate route. These signs are not advertisements.

Approved facilities include:

schools which are also used for community purposes
GP surgeries / medical centres
churches / places of worship
village halls
police and fire stations
other public buildings as appropriate

Charges

You will be charged:

£130 for initial process of an application
supply of signs at cost, plus 10% for administration
ongoing maintenance - all future maintenance costs will be met by the applicant. Quote to be provided on request to the highways sign shop

How to apply

Read through our community sign policy to understand more about the procedure and check your request meets our criteria.

When you apply, you will need to tell us:

applicant details
name, address and details of the destination to be signed
preferred signing detail and locations

Download the community signs application form

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact [email protected].

After you apply

We aim to respond to your application within 28 days.

We will assess your application in consideration of:

quality
road safety
traffic management
the environment

Please note that it may take up to six months for sign installation.

Community signs

Overview

Charges

How to apply

After you apply